First Impressions
Rock Rose Pink Grapefruit Old Tom takes the Caithness gin and adds pink grapefruit alongside lemon verbena, with sweetening in the Old Tom tradition. The clever trick: they use no grapefruit pith, so you get citrus notes without bitterness. Lemon verbena provides additional citrus complexity.
Tasting
The nose shows sharp grapefruit with soft sugar — clean and fresh. On the palate, lovely and light with citrus caressing without overwhelming — no pith bitterness, lemon verbena adding complexity, slight cinnamon warmth. The finish sees sweetness noticed only at the end, adding balance.
The Bottom Line
Rock Rose Pink Grapefruit Old Tom earns a 7 for a clever citrus Old Tom that avoids bitterness. The no-pith approach is inspired, and the lemon verbena provides citrus character beyond simple grapefruit. Best as a long G&T for hot summer days.
